London relegated from Super League

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Who would have thought London would win 10 matches this season and be relegated from Super League? The Broncos got so close in their first season back in the top flight but ultimately it wasn't enough as a 19-10 defeat at Wakefield sent them down.

Hull KR could breathe a sigh of relief as their golden-point defeat by Salford would've seen them relegated to the Championship had London managed victory over Trinity.

Huddersfield were the other team under threat but they took care of their own business by winning against Catalans, with Louis Senior scoring four tries.

At the other end of the table, Hull FC couldn't get the win they needed over St Helens to clinch the final play-off spot, so instead Castleford complete the top five.

Speaking of the top five, that's when we'll be back for some more BBC Sport live text action. The play-offs start on Thursday and you can get every cough and spit right here.

London relegated from Super League

"We'll reflect in a few days. It's been good and we've had a lot of positives. We'll learn from it and know where we need to get better.

"Wakefield dominated the field position, ran harder than us, they defended well. We didn't play badly, but Wakefield are a good side and shouldn't be down here battling for survival. They just played at the right end of the field."

'Super League - thanks for having us'

London coach Danny Ward was disappointed but philosophical speaking to Sky Sports after his side was relegated from Super League with that defeat by Wakefield.

"I'm so proud of the boys but it just wasn't to be tonight, we just weren't quite good enough.

"It's a bit of adversity, a bit of a blip but we'll come back stronger. To think 80% of those lads were Championship players, they've been brilliant and have improved as the year has gone. They've made me look good as a coach.

"Hopefully we'll be back in a couple of years, thanks for having us in Super League."

London fighting all the way

Wakefield 19-4 London

This ought to be petering out as London will be a Championship side in a few minutes but they seem determined to enjoy the final knockings of Super League action by thundering into every tackle and every carry.

TRY: Wakefield 19-4 London

Alex Walker

London work it well from the base of the scrum and find lots of space out wide. Alex Walker has a huge overlap that he doesn't need to use because he gallops in to space and crosses himself. He's been the Broncos best player tonight and really deserves that.